Identify the stages of group formation A. JoiningB. FormingC. Conquer…

Identify the stages of group formation

A. Joining
B. Forming
C. Conquering
D. Storming
E. Norming

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) → B, D, E

Tuckman suggested that groups pass through five developmental stages: forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning.

A. Joining Incorrect. Members do join a group, but joining is not one of Tuckman’s stages; the first stage, when members meet and try to know each other, is called forming.

B. Forming Correct. When members first meet, there is uncertainty about the group, the goal and how to achieve it; people try to know each other and see whether they fit in.

C. Conquering Incorrect. There is no such stage. The stage of conflict among members is storming, and a group’s success at its task belongs to performing.

D. Storming Correct. A stage of intragroup conflict over how the target is to be achieved, who will control the group and who will do what.

E. Norming Correct. Members develop norms about group behaviour, which leads to a positive group identity.

NCERT (2025-26): “Stages of Group Formation … Tuckman suggested that groups pass through five developmental sequences. These are: forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning.

When group members first meet, there is a great deal of uncertainty about the group, the goal, and how it is to be achieved. People try to know each other and assess whether they will fit in. There is excitement as well as apprehensions. This stage is called the forming stage.
Often, after this stage, there is a stage of intragroup conflict which is referred to as storming. In this stage, there is conflict among members about how the target of the group is to be achieved, who is to control the group and its resources, and who is to perform what task. When this stage is complete, some sort of hierarchy of leadership in the group develops and a clear vision as to how to achieve the group goal.
The storming stage is followed by another stage known as norming. Group members by this time develop norms related to group behaviour. This leads to development of a positive group identity.…”